Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Today, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education released new guidance that provides colleges and universities with information about the ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas-Austin, and reiterates the Departments’ position on the voluntary use of race to achieve diversity in higher education. The guidance[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement by President Obama on Iran, Syria and the U.S. Budget, Sept. 27, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013 – 3:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I discuss the situation in Congress, let me say a few things about two important opportunities in our foreign policy. Just now, I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India after Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013 – 12:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’ve asked for Prime Minister Singh’s indulgence to begin my remarks on the issue of Syria. As many of you are now aware, yesterday the United States and Russia were able to hammer out an agreement, partnering with the[Read More…]
Same-Sex Couples in Lambda Legal and ACLU Marriage Cases Win Day in Court
Lambda Legal’s Camilla Taylor speaks to reporters outside of the court room CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. In another victory on the road to the freedom to marry for thousands of gay and lesbian couples and their families, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division today denied a motion to dismiss the[Read More…]
Red Knot Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection
Shorebird That Migrates Along Eastern Seaboard Has Declined by 75 Percent, Partly Because of Overharvest of Horseshoe Crab in Delaware Bay BRISTOL, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Endangered Species Act protection today for the red knot, a shorebird that migrates more than 9,000 miles between[Read More…]
NIH Calls for Research Projects Examining Violence
Particular consideration to be given to firearm violence Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The National Institutes of Health is opening funding opportunities calling for research on violence with particular focus on firearm violence. Applications will be accepted through fiscal year 2016. NIH developed this call for proposals in response to the[Read More…]
Durbin, Guitierrea, Duckworth, Enyart, Bustos Intorduce Bill to Restore 100 Percent Benefit Eligibility for Filipino World War II Veterans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Representative William Enyart (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) today introduced the Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act, which adjusts residency requirements for Filipino World War II veterans that[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Speaks on Prevention of Veteran Suicide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. On September 26, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) spoke on prevention of Veteran suicide on the floor of the House Representatives. “We must come together to reduce the stigma of post-traumatic stress, and provide the support our heroes need,” said Duckworth. “They fought for us, and now[Read More…]
U.S. Education Department and Social Security Administration Award Four Grants to Improve Retirement Security within Minority Low-Income Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration today announced the award of $466,603 to four Minority-Serving Institutions to conduct research in the areas of retirement security, financial literacy, and financial decision-making within minority and low-income communities. The purpose of the program is twofold:[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Information Session on Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013 – Governors State University’s Department of Occupational Therapy will host an Information Session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program this fall. The Information Session will be held on Friday, October 11, from 5 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
